Working backwards to solve problems

What is one of the techniques used by grandmasters to look ahead in a chess game?

• Chunking

• Pattern recognition

• Stepping-stone method

• All of the above

What is retrograde analysis in chess?

• Analyzing the moves made by the opponent

• Analyzing the moves made in the past

• Analyzing the end game positions

• Analyzing the opening moves

Why do grandmasters study simple end game positions?

• To show off their skills

• To make the game more interesting

• To know how to play them cold

• To confuse their opponents

What is the advantage of reading a sentence backwards for proofreading?

• It helps catch logical errors

• It helps improve reading speed

• It helps with memory retention

• It helps with grammar correction

In the problem of the bacteria filling a lake, on what day was the lake half-full?

• 30

• 59

• 60

• 61

In the card trading puzzle, what number would the grandmaster have to have in order to not offer a trade?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 6

Where is retrograde analysis used?

• Law, science, medicine, insurance

• Stock market, politics, career planning

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What movie is mentioned in the talk that showcases the concept of living life backwards?

• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

• Inception

• Memento

• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

What quote is often heard from older people in relation to youth?

• Youth is wasted on the young

• Age is just a number

• Youth is the best time of life

• Youth is a state of mind

According to the speaker, how can seeing the end game prevent youth from being wasted?

• It allows you to make better decisions

• It helps you appreciate your youth

• It helps you plan for the future

• It helps you avoid mistakes